Housekeeper (Casual) Nelson

5 days ago

Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Housekeeper, Nelson Hospital, Casual

  • Enjoy working in a supportive team
  • Opportunity to be trained in all aspects of cleaning and hygiene
  • Challenging and rewarding role within the hospital

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a casual Housekeeper, you will contribute to the hospital running smoothly as well as help our hospital to be a place where people can get better safely, families can visit in comfort, and staff can do great work in a hygienic and safe environment.

The role involves thorough cleaning throughout the wards, operating theatres, public areas and offices, as well as changing beds, and laundry and rubbish collection. You may also do the tea rounds, have contact with patients and support the nursing and orderly staff.

In addition to hourly rates, we pay penal rates for evening (after 8.00PM) and weekend work, and additional payments/time off if you are rostered to work on a public holiday.

The working hours will be on an as required basis assisting with peak capacity and covering staff leave. There are no fixed days.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be joining our team of nearly 70 who value teamwork and are committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here

About you

You will be suited to the role of Housekeeper, if you have experience in cleaning or customer service OR if you have no experience but a passion for seeing how the hospital ticks.

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • have a positive attitude,
  • be reliable,
  • consistently deliver a high-quality, customer focused service
  • have a relevant NZQA qualification

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 03 January 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at or

Shalini Narayan (Team Leader) at

Job ref: R1N25-293

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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